Stampin' Up! Notes of Spring

Today's card is all about soft textures and fresh Spring vibes using Notes of Spring by Stampin' Up!

I created this card with a calming blue color palette that feels both peaceful and uplifting.

The background is embossed with Soft Waves embossing folder, that adds just the right amount of texture and movement.

For the focal point I layered a crisp white arch and stamped a decorative image using the shadow stamp that coordinates. This adds subtle depth without overpowering the design. I paired it with a sweet, simple sentiment to keep the card feeling light and heartfelt.

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The bold blue leaves from Nature's Symphony really makes this card pop! They bring in that natural, organic feel while still keeping everything elegant and cohesive.

This card is a great example of how combining texture, layering, and soft stamping techniques can create something truly special.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you.

Don't forget to stamp your envelope too!

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/q7vOZD_96Ms

1. Misty Moonlight- 11" x 4-1/4". Score at 5-1/2"

2. Emboss Blue 5-1/4" x 4. Glue to card front.

3. Die cut leaves from Misty Moonlight, and glue on card front.

4. Die cut white arch, and stamp outline in Misty Moonlight, and shadow in Cloud Cover.

Wrap twine around arch, and glue to card front.

5. Punch circle, and glue to card.

6.Cut banner from Basic Grey, and heat emboss sentiment in white. Add to card front

7. Add Ephemera of choice.

Add gems.

Stampin' Up! Made With Sweetness

This card feels like Spring! I love the new embossing folder Ladybug Picnic. I paired it with Made With Sweetness Sticker sheet to get those cute little ladybugs, and Exploring Nature for my sentiment. I love Mixing-n-Matching supplies to pull together something so fresh and new!

https://youtube.com/shorts/SY2BFSGWie4

1. Base- 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Score at 4-1/4"

2. Black- 5-1/4" x 4"

3. Whte embosses- 5" x 3-3/4"

4. Wrap ribbon around step 2, 3.Glue layers to card base.

5. White- 2-7/8" x 3-3/8" Stamp daisies in Versa, and white embossing powder. Wipe off with paper towel, and ink blend Strawberry Slush over top.

6. Stamp sentiment in Black

7. Layer onto Strawberry Slush 3-1/2" x 2-1/4"

Add to card with dimentionals.

8. Pop up stickers with dimentionals

Add stickles to center of flowers

Stampin' Up! Photo Box

In today's video, I'm sharing this adorable handmade photo box featuring the Capturing Smiles Bundle!

This fun project is perfect for holding your favorite 3"x3" or 3"x4" photos, making it a sweet keepsake or thoughtful gift.

I designed this box in a bold, fun color made with watercolor paper, and a few Ink Pads. The fun camera on the front is a perfect picture worthy touch!

You-Tube Tutorial- https://youtu.be/ZODt4V7WTnA

1. Cardstock- 5-1/2" x 5"

on the 5-1/2" side score at 1" , 4-1/2"

on the 5" side score at 2",3"

Cut up small score lines, and create box

2. Watercolor a piece of watercolor paper with Berry Burst, Petunia Pop, and let dry.

When watercolor paper is dry, stamp camera pieces in Versa, and white embosssing powder.

3. Basic Black c/s and Die-cut film strip

4. Stamp "scenes" in Tuxedo Black, and color with Blends

5. Cut a small piece of yellow cardstock, and glue to "flash" part of camera

6. Assemble camera, and glue to box.

Add your 3" x 3", or 3" x 4" pictures inside box